The Short Term Emergency Assistance (STEA) Programme is administered by the Department of Education, Science and Training and provides financial assistance to non-government schools in emergency situations. The programme's funds are available to assist systemic and non-systemic schools in the event of an unexpected circumstance causing severe temporary financial difficulty.

Applicants for Short Term Emergency Assistance need to review the guidance notes prior to starting an application.

Short Term Emergency Assistance Programme - Guidance notes